MIG WIRE HOBART FABCO XL525 1.6MM

Hobart Fabco XL-525 Flux-Cored MIG Welding Wire – 1.6mm

Premium All-Position Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire for Mild & Carbon Steel

The Hobart Fabco XL-525 1.6mm is a rutile, gas-shielded flux-cored MIG wire engineered for welders who need reliable, high-toughness welds on mild and carbon steel — even in sub-zero conditions. Designed as an all-position wire, it's built to perform in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding applications, making it a versatile choice for structural, fabrication, and heavy equipment work.

Key Features

• All-position performance – runs smoothly in every welding position, including vertical-up and overhead
• Excellent low-temperature toughness – maintains impact strength even at sub-zero temperatures
• X-ray clear weld deposits – produces high-quality, clean welds with a flat-to-slightly-convex bead contour
• Minimal pre-cleaning required – welds effectively over rust, mill scale, and some primers
• Low spatter, low fume – easier clean-up and a safer working environment for operators
• Fast-freezing, easy-to-remove slag – speeds up multi-pass work and reduces downtime
• Low-hydrogen weld deposit (H8) – reduces risk of cracking, ideal for thick structural steel

Technical Specifications

• Wire Diameter: 1.6mm (1/16")
• Classification: AS/NZS ISO 17632-B – T494T1-1MA-U H5 / T494T12-1MA-U H5
• AWS Classification: A5.20 E71T-1M / E71T-12MJ H8
• Shielding Gas: 75–85% Argon / balance CO2 (recommended flow: 17–24 L/min)
• Slag System: Fast-freezing rutile type

Ideal Applications

• Structural steel and bridge fabrication
• Heavy equipment and earthmoving machinery
• Shipbuilding and barge construction
• Pressure vessels
• General fabrication and single/multi-pass welding

Why Choose Hobart Fabco XL-525?

With mechanical properties comparable to E7018 stick electrodes, the XL-525 delivers stick-electrode-quality results with the speed and efficiency of MIG welding. Its smooth arc, low spatter, and easy slag removal make it a favorite among welders tackling demanding structural and fabrication jobs where weld integrity at low temperatures is critical.

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